Types of assessments
Different tests
Test/Assessment acronyms
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The process of gathering, describing or quantifying information about performance. 

What is an Assessment? 

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Student-Generated Test Questions are? 

What is a CAT

100

 WorkKeys is a test that 

For students who don’t plan to go on to college, there are still standardized tests that matter. This test, created by the ACT people, is used by high schools (and colleges, too) to measure the workplace skills of students.

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Classroom assessments...

are used to make decisions about students

  

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What is designed to measure an individual's knowledge of or proficiency with skills and/or concepts they've been taught? 

what is an achievement tests

200

ACT is short for

American College Test

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The different large-scale assessments are...


 used to compare groups of students in schools and classrooms around the country 


 

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What is designed to predict an individual's ability in relation to a particular skill or area of knowledge?

What is an aptitude test 

300

 PRAXIS is needed for

Exam Required for Teacher Certification  

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Authentic teacher-made assessments should

promote student learning 

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Large-scale tests began in China, starting around

1100 BC

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SAT stands for

What is Scholastic Assessment Test 

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Assessments that are based on "meaningful performances in real-world contexts" are _______________ assessments. 



Authentic

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 a set of computer-based K–12 assessments in Math and English Language Arts/Literacy that measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and their careers

PARCC tests

500

What is CAT stand for?

Classroom assessment techniques